[center][color=purple][h2]The Kingdom Of Soroya[/h2][/color][/center]
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[center][h3]Spring of 1921[/h3][/center]

[center][b]Maritime Safety Act of 1921[/b][/center]

After the recent destruction of the SRF Snellius by forgotten mine left over from the terrible war the Soroyan Admiralty was quick to respond. Though unconfirmed on the nature of the mine, it was determined to not be Soroyan in nature as shown by several mapped locations of naval mine locations held on after the terrible war to ensure the safety of traveling patrol vessels. This however has brought more questions than answers, the biggest being how to deal with unreported or lost naval mines in the ocean, sprawling a new initiative by the Soroyan foreign ministry, encouraging others to follow suite.

“We would like to invite all maritime nations, especially those who had previously fought in the terrible war, to join in this effort to report and discover abandoned naval mines. This effort will further the safety of trade and military vessels from all nations involved as well as saving lives. The SRF Snellius is but a single casualty in what is feared to be many more, as many naval mines lay abandoned and lost at sea.” This request was also accompanied by a reward of 3,000 Royals for each reported mine that had not be previously discovered thanks to joint effort of nations, payed by the Soroyan Admiralty Office. This was in hope of encouraging private maritime companies of also joining in the effort.

[center][b]Late trading vessels[/b][/center]

On February 19th several trading vessels had gone missing heading towards Fuso, though as of why they were delayed it is unknown. Rewards have been announced for the return or discovery of these vessels, though it is strongly believed that they have either been stolen or sunk to the bottom of the sea. Captain Jeroen Fleer, an expert on the issue and former captain of the one of the missing vessels commented “It is highly likely that something happened to the missing ships, though you can’t really say. Possibly a terrible storm, pirates, several reasons could have lead to their disappearance. All that can be said for sure is that they will most likely not return and their crew unfortunately lost.”
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[center][i]STV Olsen shortly before disappearing 1921[/i][/center]

Notifications to family members had already been sent of their family member’s disappearance at sea, though none officially stating the worst. Madelein Doeschot, wife of Private Nout Doeschot, allegedly received this letter from the admiralty office:

[i]“Dear Madelein Doeschot,

We are deeply sorry to inform you of the disappearance of Private Nout Doeschot, who has not returned from a peaceful trade mission onboard the vessel STV Olsen on route to Fuso. The nature of his disappearance is not known, we however will do our best to keep you and any other family members informed of his whereabouts as soon as information appears. We thank him for his service to his country and you for remaining strong in difficult times. Please keep his sacrifice dear to your heart.

   Signed,
    Admiral Sieb Hazelhorst”[/i]

As for the nature of the delivery, the Foreign Ministry did officially state that it would reimburse the Imperial Republic of Fuso for the lost goods, this time ensuring their arrival by sending two Soroyan destroyers the SRF Braakmans and SRF Albach. They are to remain on high alert through their travels due to the unknown nature of the disappearance of the trade fleet.  

[center][b]The Queen Marries[/b][/center]

An official announcement of the marriage between Queen Eline of Soroya and Vratislaus I, brother of King Wenceslaus I of Tiberia was announced several weeks before the official wedding on January 28th. Though most had been aware that the terrible war is what delayed this marriage between the Queen Eline and the soon to be king Vratislaus I. Officially engaged several months before the war had broken out, it was decided by the Soroyan government to delay potential weddings with the looming threat of potential assassination of important political figures.

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[center][i]Queen Eline and King Vratislaus I together before their wedding night[/i][/center]

Now however, age 34, Queen Eline could finally be with her soon to be wed. The day of the wedding was met with festivities and celebration, stores shut down and parades marching through the streets. Business owners were legally required to close down in name of celebrating the queen's wedding. 

Soon enough by the time the actual celebration occurred it was almost midnight, the streets ran quiet, and only several important figures from Soroya and other parts of the world remained. Prime Minister Leendert Aandes watched, standing ceremoniously next to the Queen in replacement of her father and as a close friend. A Soroyan priest whom gave the vows in the shared religion of Aregrecism between both nations, “Do you solemnly swear by the fire of Aregre that you take this man as both a loving husband and companion til death do you part?” “I do” Queen Eline whispered. The priest then turned towards Vratislaus I and continued, “And do you solemnly swear by the fire of Aregre that you take this woman as both a loving wife and companion til death do you part?” “I do.” Vratislaus I sternly replied. It was then that it was official, and Vratislaus I, brother of King Wenceslaus I was no longer, rather he was King Vratislaus I of Soroya.

Celebrations afterwards was met with drinks and discussion between several ambassadors, prime ministers, and even royalty attending. The Kalpian Ambassador was seen discussing the newest model of Armored Cars with General Christiaan ten Heuvel of the Soroyan Armor division. King Wenceslaus I was seen having a discussion with Prime Minister Leender Aandes, though the nature of the discussion unknown, many rumor it to be over the situation in Korenia. Though seen at the initial ceremony both Prime Minister Demian Selidov and Prime Minister Teodor Ladzinski were not seen until early in the morning when leaving The Kissing Hotel a few hours apart from each other.